CVE-2018-16883

Description

sssd versions from 1.13.0 to before 2.0.0 did not properly restrict access to the infopipe according to the "allowed_uids" configuration parameter. If sensitive information were stored in the user directory, this could be inadvertently disclosed to local attackers.

Category

2.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: [UNKNOWN] sssd
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106264 vdb entry third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16883 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16883?
CVE-2018-16883 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16883?
To fix CVE-2018-16883, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-16883 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16883 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16883?
CVE-2018-16883 affects [UNKNOWN] sssd.
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